Athala II
(16 Passengers – First Class Vessel “A”)
The Athala II (98 ft) accommodates 16 passengers in 8 spacious double cabins (all beds are twins and can be converted into doubles), all with outside views, private bathroom and hot water – 4 private balconies are available on main deck cabins. Air-conditioning is available throughout the rooms as well as the comfortable dining room, bar and lounge. Other Athala II amenities include, “Al Fresco” dining, library, TV, DVD, stereo, and spacious sundeck with jacuzzi and chairs for star gazing or relaxing on your Galapagos catamaran cruise.
Kayaks available to use where permitted by National Park.
GSA Program Price Includes
Selected Galapagos Cruise + 2 Free Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil)
Itinerary
Athala - 2012
8 DAY PROGRAM: Fri - Fri (A - North/West)
DAY 1 (Fri) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Sat) QUITO – BALTRA – MOSQUERA
DAY 3 (Sun) SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay) - BARTOLOME
DAY 4 (Mon) ISABELA (Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove)
DAY 5 (Tue) FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza) - ISABELA (Punta Vicente Roca)
DAY 6 (Wed) SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas, Playa Espumilla)
DAY 7 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station) – BALTRA – QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 8 (Fri) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
8 DAY PROGRAM: Fri - Fri (B - South/West)
DAY 1 (Fri) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Sat) QUITO – BALTRA – SANTIAGO (Sombrero Chino)
DAY 3 (Sun) SANTA CRUZ (Cerro Dragon) - RABIDA
DAY 4 (Mon) ISABELA (Galapaguera, Humedales, Wall of Tears)
DAY 5 (Tue) FLOREANA (Baroness Overlook, Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant)
DAY 6 (Wed) SAN CRISTOBAL (Cerro Brujo, Leon Dormido) - LOBOS
DAY 7 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station) – BALTRA – QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 8 (Fri) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
Athala - 2012
10 DAY PROGRAM: Fri - Sun (A - Genovesa)
DAY 1 (Fri) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Sat) QUITO – BALTRA - MOSQUERA
DAY 3 (Sun) SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay) - BARTOLOME
DAY 4 (Mon) ISABELA (Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove)
DAY 5 (Tue) FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza) - ISABELA (Punta Vicente Roca)
DAY 6 (Wed) SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas, Playa Espumilla)
DAY 7 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Highlands)
DAY 8 (Fri) GENOVESA (Prince Philip's Steps, Darwin Bay)
DAY 9 (Sat) NORTH SEYMOUR - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 10 (Sun) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
10 DAY PROGRAM: Fri - Sun (B - Espanola)
DAY 1 (Fri) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Sat) QUITO – BALTRA - SANTIAGO
DAY 3 (Sun) SANTA CRUZ (Cerro Dragon) - RABIDA
DAY 4 (Mon) ISABELA (Galapaguera, Humedales, Wall of Tears)
DAY 5 (Tue) FLOREANA (Baroness Overlook, Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant)
DAY 6 (Wed) SAN CRISTOBAL (Cerro Brujo, Kicker Rock) - LOBOS
DAY 7 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Highlands)
DAY 8 (Fri) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
DAY 9 (Sat) DAPHNE - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 10 (Sun) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
Pricing and Details
2012 PRICING Contact GSA for preferred date availability and detailed Trip Proposal
2013 Pricing and Dates available on request
| 8 DAY PROGRAM | 10 DAY PROGRAM |
| $3880 - LOW SEASON | $4440 - LOW SEASON |
| $4120 - HIGH SEASON | $4750 - HIGH SEASON |
Low Season: Oct - Dec 15
High Season: Rest of Year
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Price includes: Galapagos Cruise (as noted), meals while in the Galapagos, English speaking naturalist guide while in the Galapagos, local representative, 2 nights hotel, any optional tours & transfers (as purchased and noted).
Not included: Galapagos airfare (will be quoted with trip proposal), international airfare*, airport taxes, travel insurance, entrance fees to Galapagos National Park (unless otherwise noted).
*Quote for International flights can be provided separately by our discount air partner.
Accommodation: All First Class boat programs include 2 nights (4 star hotel).
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Transfers (Quito or Guayaquil): we will provide pricing for our private airport/hotel meet and transfer service with the detailed Trip Proposal.
Note - New Quito International Airport Location - slated to open October 2012, Quito's new international airport in Tababela is located approximately 45 minutes from Quito's center.
Airfare: Roundtrip Airfare: (Quito/Gal/Quito - price subject to change)
$460 - Low Season: (January - June / September - November)
$525 - High Season: (July - August / December)
Single Supplement: Trip cost is based on shared accommodations throughout, a single supplement charge is assessed for passengers traveling alone or preferring single accommodations. Most Galapagos boats offer a shared option for same sex singles willing to share a cabin in order to waive the single supplement (please indicate your single preference when contacting us).
Trip Extensions: Ecuador Day Tours and Ecuador & Amazon Multi-Day Tours are a great way to complement your Galapagos experience.
Carbon Offset Program:
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